Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E53) Forum
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-14-2010, 08:57 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 166
rmani is on a distinguished road
LED Tail light install question

I purchased a set of LED tails from the ebay seller other people have purchased from on here. It was my understand that the set is plug & play, however when i turn on the lights only the flashers work. Am I missing something? Did I need to purchase new bulbs or anything?

Also is there a way to take out the subwoofer from the rear so it'll make changing the passenger side taillight easier?

Thanks Guys
__________________
2000 Ferrari 360
2003 X5 4.6is
2004 Yamaha R1

1998 740iL (Sold)
1995 M3 (Sold)
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #2  
Old 06-14-2010, 09:01 PM
Yii's Avatar
Yii Yii is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Queens, New York City
Posts: 765
Yii is on a distinguished road
By flashers do you mean signal light? if you do i believe the ones you order from ebay dnot come with any Signal lights but they come with Bulbs to the tail gate lights. just double check if everything is properly there
__________________
2005 Black x5 3.0i

Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-14-2010, 09:43 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 166
rmani is on a distinguished road
yes by flasher I mean indicators. what's weird is the brake lights and the reverse lights work fine. It's only the parking lights that don't light up
__________________
2000 Ferrari 360
2003 X5 4.6is
2004 Yamaha R1

1998 740iL (Sold)
1995 M3 (Sold)

Last edited by rmani; 06-14-2010 at 09:56 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-14-2010, 10:03 PM
Member
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: U.S.A
Posts: 18
Silverarrows is on a distinguished road
Check Lighwerks

Dude, you need to check Lightwerks out. The guys are great and the instruction is so easy. Heck! It's a steal for $30.00.

Do it. You will be happy.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 06-14-2010, 10:49 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 166
rmani is on a distinguished road
funny i pmed him about it. what are you talking about $30? can you link me to what you're referring to?
__________________
2000 Ferrari 360
2003 X5 4.6is
2004 Yamaha R1

1998 740iL (Sold)
1995 M3 (Sold)
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 06-15-2010, 07:59 AM
nra0707's Avatar
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 364
nra0707 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by rmani View Post
funny i pmed him about it. what are you talking about $30? can you link me to what you're referring to?
Capacitors to regulate the current powering the LEDs. Otherwise there may be a flicker in the lights. Not all X5s need them...mostly facelift 04-06 because of the change to adaptive brake lights.
__________________
2000 Z3 2.3 Steel Gray
2004 X5 4.4i Jet Black

Last edited by nra0707; 06-15-2010 at 08:11 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 06-30-2010, 12:36 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: NJ
Posts: 166
rmani is on a distinguished road
I visited Lightwerkz today and the owner installed the capacitors for me. Everything works great. Great service, cool bunch of guys. Definitely recommend this vendor he's been very helpful throughout this entire process! Thanks!
__________________
2000 Ferrari 360
2003 X5 4.6is
2004 Yamaha R1

1998 740iL (Sold)
1995 M3 (Sold)
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:12 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.